Child’s play
Council doesn’t bite on extra $25,000 for playground removal Discussion regarding new playground equipment at three County parks sparked debate at Thursday’s Committee of the Whole. The playgrounds at Roblin Lake Park, Westfall Park and Fawcetteville Park were constructed in the mid- to late- 1990’s and are at the end of their life cycle. The […]
Ducky Brand
Story: Corey Engelsdorfer Former Dukes, NHL stars join forces to help combat stigma surrounding mental health Aidan Girduckis was on a well-earned path to a successful hockey career. As Wellington Dukes faithful will remember, the Belleville native filled out the Dukes blueline during the 2015-2016 season, and was selected to play in the World Junior […]
The Pity of War
Remembering the 75th anniversary of The Great Escape Every Remembrance Day, St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church in Picton hosts a special jazz vesper service encompassing a different theme. This year, to mark the 75th anniversary of The Great Escape, Joan McBride developed the program around her father, Flying Officer Robert “Bob” Frederick McBride, the last […]
The time machine
Lantern Festival takes a journey through time The annual Firelight Lantern Festival provided visitors to the Crystal Palace with an opportunity to step through the portal of a time machine and visit four different eras from the past, before emerging back into the future that looked very much like the present. The theme of this […]
Whiskey and Lead
Instant Rivalry to launch new album at the Regent After a long and sometimes frustrating journey, the County musical duo of Caleb and Megan Hutton, also known as Instant Rivalry, is set to release their much-anticipated country album at a special gala performance at the Regent Theatre on December 5.The duo have been performing since […]
County wellness collective
Hundreds attend inaugural wellness show and market Across the County dozens of small businesses are providing health and wellness services to residents, and practitioners Rebecca Dunning and Mariko Reilly thought it would be a good idea to gather as many of them together as they could for a one-day wellness exposition. Dunning is a registered […]
FieldBird flourishes
Production ramps up at FieldBird Cider At the end of 2017, Ryan Monkman and his wife, Nicole, were justifiably proud to say they had made 15 barrels of cider. They had first visited the County in 2015 and literally within minutes decided they wanted to live here. They purchased a small farm on Danforth Road, […]
Green light
Port Picton development receives draft approval amid questions and concerns Council voted Monday night at a special planning public council meeting to approve an amended motion regarding a zoning by-law and draft plan of subdivision for redevelopment of the site owned by Port Picton Homes. The project is situated on nearly 20 acres of land […]
Uneasy feeling
Concern lingers over Picton Terminals application It was standing room only at Shire Hall on Thursday evening where a special planning public council meeting was held to discuss the Picton Terminals facility on Picton Bay. Picton Terminals is seeking a zoning bylaw amendment and site plan control agreement to allow the entire property to be […]
Voice of the County
Radio station celebrates fifth anniversary Over the past five years, the CountyFM radio station has evolved to become a vital part of life in the community. With musical selections running from classic country to the latest urban hip hop, from the Horn Trip to the Clubhouse, there’s something to suit all tastes. But perhaps the […]